Events

Walk-in (all ages)
Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive snakes enjoy their feast every other Friday.

Walk-in (all ages) HOWLoween is back and we want you to join the fun! Discovering nature's creepy creatures is just part of the nighttime fun. Take a hike on the Wild Side Walk to get up close with some of Missouri's nocturnal wildlife. Kids will have a howling good time exploring nature stations like Track or Treat, the Bone Yard, the Bat Cave and much more. It will be a howling fun, free and unforgettable event for the entire family.

No registration required (all ages)
We’ve all seen them, in the pond, at the lake, along a river. But what do we really know about herons - the ultimate spear fishers? Fly in to find out more about these amazing aquatic hunters.

Registration required on-line (adults)
The autumn leaves and the boundless stars will be our only canopy during this unforgettable dining experience as we savor the bounty of a wild autumn harvest, sip warm and wild native teas, and then sit back with a wild edible dessert to listen to tales around the campfire by internationally acclaimed storyteller, Molly Postlewait.

Walk-in (all ages) Missouri River Bird Observatory staff and Burr Oak Woods partner in an on-going project to identify and track the birds that come to our feeders each winter. From the resident chickadees and cardinals to the migrating juncos and sparrows, we capture, apply colored bands and release these fascinating creatures. Once banded and recorded, you will be able to track individual birds through this and future seasons. This program is weather permitting.

Walk-in (all ages) Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive amphibians, fish and turtles enjoy their feast every Wednesday and Saturday.

Registration required on-line (families with children ages 6+) Can you survive in the wilderness? Join us as we explore the skills it takes to make it when you are lost in the forest. We will learn the basics of food, water, fire and shelter, and even try some of these skills. Dress to be outside for the entire program. Registration required for each family member attending.

No registration required (all ages) Winter brings many feathered visitors to our feeders. Some are easy to identify but what about all those little brown birds? Join us as we learn more about winter sparrows and how to tell them apart. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us.

Registration required on-line (ages 3-5 with an adult) We bundle up in the fall and winter, but did you know animals also put on winter coats? Come in and discover some of Missouri’s critters who can add a layer of protection from the elements. Some run, some jump and some even fly! Registration required for youngster only.